Big Daddy’s 2

I'm crazy for pastrami -- the problem is that it's very hard to find good pastrami around here. So…read moreI'm very glad to have stumbled onto Orleans. Their pastrami sandwich is one of the best I've had in years -- nice, lean meat, perfectly toasted bread with good sauerkraut and mustard. I was there for a late lunch and the place was almost empty. The waitress was very nice and helpful. I'll go back soon.

Food was good, service and vibes were awesome. Our waitress (Jess) was superb and very welcoming…read moreand friendly.

Ripped shirt. Attacked. We were not aggressive or anything.

Jumbo Pretzel, Brussels Sprouts, Chimichurri Steak Pizza

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Fried Chicken Sandwich

Elm Street Taproom

3.7(132 reviews)

The restaurant has a beautiful interior with warm tones and beautiful tiles. During the warmer…read moremonths there's outdoor seating. This is a great place to meet up with friends and grab a drink. Parking is limited around here and could take some time. The staff are attentive and service is great. The rodeo smash burger has good flavors and is satisfying. The waffle fries really shined and were crispy. Overall a good value.

Food and drinks were solid and service was great. I also got the strawberry gin smash which was…read moregood and fairly priced ($14) but not strong at all - probably for the best as it was 4pm on a Sunday.

Bar

Steak & Cheese

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Entrance

Boston Burger - Somerville

3.8(1k reviews)

0.9 mi•Davis Square

Came for dinner with my friends on a Sunday. We were seated right away. We decided to start out…read morewith some Mac n cheese egg rolls- which were great and held us over until our burgers came out. Two of us got the roots burger- bacon, jalapeños, cheese sauce, tater tots and the usual burger toppings. Love the toppings and the flavor combo. The burger itself was ok. I've definitely had better but it wasn't bad. It's silly they're served with chips and baked beans or Cole slaw instead of fries. Really didn't end up needing either in the end barely finished my burger. The milkshake was a good finisher I took most of it home and finished it later on but it as a good milkshake. And they have really extra milkshakes that have like three in one dessert vibes lol. They sound good in theory but it's a lot. Overall a decent burger place in Boston!

A must-try burger place for burger enthusiasts! This is a very casual but solid spot to grab a…read moreburger, with a very extensive menu and lots of combos for everyone's taste. I LOVED my gravy train burger- the cheese curds were thick, salty, and had a nice bite and smothered in gravy with a thick patty. Our service was great too! Super welcoming workers and shout out to our waiter Ryan. He was really friendly and I couldn't be happier with our experience. A cozy spot in Davis Square, and it has me already thinking of my next burger!

The King - very good!

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Big Papi

Five Horses Tavern

3.7(923 reviews)

We were part of a large group (12 diners) for a pre-wedding dinner/party…read more Except for the couple getting married, I believe the rest of our party were the only out-of-towners dining that evening. This is a pub-type atmosphere with a full-service, large bar serving cocktail specials and a gazillion draft beer options. There is a street-side patio if you wish to watch the people and cars at Davis Square. Five Horses serves American comfort food, and they do a pretty good job serving up their offerings. I ordered the steak tips, and they were OK. They were served Med/rare, as ordered, but they did need a bit more seasoning. Plus one ordered a steak salad, and it was OK. They were pretty frugal with the protein, and it came with an abundance of tomatoes. Another guest split a cobb salad it arrived without some ingredients, like bacon. Other diners stated that their dinners were excellent, so 4 stars seems about right. Even though they were very busy, our table was well taken care of throughout the evening. If I lived here, this would be in my rotation for a brew or two, catch a game, and enjoy a burger.

If you find yourself in Boston, hop the red line to Somerville and head to Five Horses. Their fish…read moreand chips are impressively delicious as is their extensive bar/cocktail menu. The atmosphere exudes "happy" hour. Shout out to our server, Brian, for making it a little extra happy with his banter and suggestions on drinks. I can see why this is a popular spot for locals on a Friday night.

Eye catching tap handle display

Biscuits and gravy with mimosa flight.

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Menu with my dirty martini and husband's Negroni

Rosebud Bar & Kitchen

3.9(800 reviews)

1.1 mi•Davis Square

I was impressed with this place once I overcame my surprise this is not a stand alone diner car…read more I ordered the bacon cheeseburger since it is a signature dish. It was tasty, greasy (in a good way), and the spiced fries were a nice change up. My wife and I ordered a bottle of wine which was priced quite reasonably. This place has a stealthy good selection of craft beers on tap. Look forward to returning here again.

Walked in on day after thanksgiving for brunch, and this place was relatively quiet. We got an…read moreamazing booth seating, but really wanted their fancy bus seating which gives a classic diner feel to the restaurant. TL;DR - if you are from Bombay, are craving that specific Bombay Chinese food taste, and Vada Pav - look no further - this is the place. Most of their staff are fellow Mumbaikars - shout out to Shiv, Dhvani, and Ronak! Shiv, our server was friendly and our hungry table got straight to ordering which included a flavor packed and well priced Lychee Martini ($10), Masala Chai Hot Toddy ($12), and Spicy 'Lil Rita ($12) - being the best one! Food included some well name dishes like Kashmiri Deviled Eggs ($12), Vada Pav ($12), Rasam Risotto ($15), Butter Chicken Pot Pie ($20), Chicken Steak with Makhani Sauce ($18), Street Fried Noodles ($16), and Penne Pasta with Chicken for the kiddos. Food just hits the right spots and is very flavorful, extremely well seasoned, and perfectly spiced. Interiors and their bar is very inviting. Noise levels during our stay were on the lower end. Service was excellent. What was refreshing was they didn't charge us any automatic gratuity even for our large group - but absolutely deserved a generous one! Highly highly recommend if flavorful food is your thing!

Fried green tomatoes and cheese grits!

Nice pie list!!!

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Tilde

4.5(26 reviews)

0.6 mi•North Cambridge

When it comes to cafes, it doesn't get much better in my opinion. Great coffee/espresso. Excellent…read morefood. Perfect breakfast burrito and perfect bagel with cream cheese. Not too pricey for what it is.

Stumbled upon here looking for a quick cup of coffee, and wish I had stayed longer! A coffee and a…read morewine bar with a cozy neighborhood feel. While I ordered a usual caramel latte, this one tasted better than most I've gotten before at other places. The coffee itself was super smooth and a good balance of sweetness without being overbearing. My husband ordered a flat white and had a similar response. Not sure what coffee beans they use but it's great! While I didn't get any food, the menu looked quite appetizing and I'd definitely come back to try something on it. They also seem to have games for people to sit and play and host a trivia night, all further emphasizing the neighborhood gem feel.

Almond Croissant

Seating

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Vibes

Avenue Kitchen + Bar

4.6(181 reviews)

1.4 mi

Love the inside and their back patio vibe. The deep dish pizza is insanely good. Probably best…read morepizza in the ball Square area. And the other menus items are delicious as well. Your classic neighborhood bar and restaurant. All the staff are super nice and friendly.

Great spot for the neighborhood, super cozy vibe with genuinely friendly service. We tried the…read moretequila wings, personal pizza, and chicken sandwich, and loved all three. The wings were huge, juicy, and perfectly crunchy with tons of flavor. The pizza had a crisp crust and really flavorful sauce, and the chicken sandwich was hand-breaded with high-quality ingredients. Highly recommend, we will definitely be coming back!

Pizza and beet salad

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Espresso Martini and rum punch

Spoke Wine Bar

4.2(303 reviews)

0.8 mi•Davis Square

•$$$

2026 Boston. Dessert review. Wine bar…read more enoki cakes | sausage spice, pineapple sauce (Highlight - Best) sunchoke donuts | xo gouda, powdered leeks Overall, the Sunchoke donuts are "as good as it gets."

Had a really great time here last night! Brought a work colleague who I am desperate to impress and…read moreI think I succeeded. The staff was super knowledgeable about the wines and understood my greatest affliction, gluten intolerance. I was able to get a red wine that paired well with the food. The plates were good; we had the eggplant dip which was amazing, the cheese platter which was good, and the monkfish scallops that were good. We ended with the ice box tiramisu and this was the only dish I did not like, it was somewhat bland and had a texture of wet oreos. Outside of that, I had a great experience and will definitely be back

Mocktails

Mocktail made to order

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Root beer ice cream

The Burren

3.5(605 reviews)

True traditional Irish American pub in the heart of Davis Square with a wide range of live musical…read moreperformances, local and international artists and bands. Good selection of quality ales, and hearty fare and with vegetarian options.

Came here for the St. Patrick's Day festivities. Bought a ticket for the 5 pm show and was…read moreinitially displeased with the reduced menu options (no "regular" shepherds pie). That said, I found happiness with the corned beef and cabbage; specifically the corned beef and the carrots. They were top notch. Excellent venue for intimate music and an awesome craft beer selection.

The backroom

Shepherds Pie

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Foundry on Elm

3.5(888 reviews)

•$$$

I had a big round number birthday gathering brunch earlier today. From the reservation to the final…read morebill, everything went smoothly. We had one long table and plenty of flexibility to move about. It wasn't very loud, so we could hear each other. And the food was tasty! Worked out very well all around!

I hate to do this but I've noticed a steep drop in the service at the foundry within the last few…read moremonths as someone who's been coming here pretty consistently the last 6 years. I really do like the food but that's not enough to circumvent the mediocre service. There have been multiple times where I've waited at the bar for at least 10 mins without a greeting let alone a menu. In recent times I've actually found myself going to Saloon if I want foundry food with better service or Five Horses which has a much more attentive staff and with decent food. Even Elm street taproom has a more attentive bar staff. All places of these places within walking distance of the foundry. It hurts to say this but I think I've officially come to terms with moving on from being a regular the foundry. I will say the food is great and the cocktails are A+. I just wouldn't recommend it if you want to go to a place where you can be in and out as it could take forever to even be served or greeted.

A look down the bar.

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Poutine

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Linda C.

303

7 years ago

when calling Maria's pizza you get the most rude inconsiderate people answering the phone at this business they are extremely rude to there customers when placing orders they treat you with huge disrespect there was a issue with my credit card due to fraud and when I contacted them again to place a order the next day paying with cash that was the first comment out of there mouth about not asking if my credit card was going to go thru situation do happen your not going to be in business long if you treat your customers with that respect... I REALLY LOVED THE OLD OWNERS THEY WERE TOP NOTCH AND TREATED YOU WITH HUGE RESPECT AND ALL THERE FOOD WAS FRESH read more

John A.

9 years ago

Although Maria did not serve me my pizza, I had a thoroughly wonderful time at Maria's Pizza and Subs. The service was wonderful and quick, which was good as I was quickly growing weaker and needed some pizza to nourish me. The pizza was thin, but excellent for folding and also yummy yummy all day long. It is a cute shop with a sign that is easy to read so I know where I am which helps because I have amnesia. All in all, a wonderful experience that I would repeat every day for the rest of my life. read more

Erik K.

13 years ago

The food at Maria's is the tastiest in Arlington. The crew is great and friendly. Their subs are freshly made. The steak tip is my fav sub there. I enjoy it with bbq sause, extra cheese and basil. Their hand streached thin crust pizza is very addicting as well. read more

jean s.

17 years ago

STOP do not eat or take out from there this is the 3rd time I ordered and got sick very bad. delivery is lousy, service is lousy Do not believe the previous reviews I read, tried and got sick I think it is the owner that has friends/family write the reviews. read more

Sunny D.

11 years ago

I've been getting food here for several weeks now and everything has been very good. They are clean, friendly and service is great. I am happy and I highly recommend them. read more

marvin w.

18 years ago

relocated from LA found this great place the atmosphere very welcoming and the manger G is cool and full of energy!!! a must visit and tell G big Marv sent you read more

Marvin W.

14 years ago

I visited Maria's on01/11/13 order the salad it was amazing ...prices are affordable and the staff is cool... Try the Maria's house special pizza!! read more

Jone J.

1 year ago

I like chicken broccoli Alfredo pizza very good and food service very nice he make for me frido bites very delicious

Lovepreet S.

1 year ago

Amazing place so kind person good food you need to go there so delicious food ...........................

J V.

14 years ago

Yum- that's all I'm going to say. Best pizza- subs- calzones, stir-frys, etc.. in Arlington. read more

Abhilasha D.

11 years ago

Affordable prices, delicious pizza and quick delivery: what more could I ask for?

Aramayis G.

9 years ago

love this place. the people are very nice and welcoming!!!

Maynel F.

9 years ago

That buffalo pizza is the bomb , keep up the work !!

Corey M.

14 years ago

Great service. Great Pizza, and Subs. Recommended. read more

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